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(t̸hē′so̵̅o̅s′, t̸hē′sē əs)

noun

Gr. Legend the principal hero of Attica, son of Aegeus and king of Athens, famed esp. for his killing of the Minotaur

Origin: L < Gr Thēseus

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Thesean adjective

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noun
Greek Mythology

A hero and king of Athens who slew the Minotaur and united Attica.

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The·seˈan (thĭ-sēˈən) adjective

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